Robinson: The Journey (2017)

Developer: Crytek
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 549 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a vivid dinosaur-filled alien world from a first-person perspective with an emphasis on discovery and puzzle solving.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous visuals and the joy of exploring a dinosaur-filled world with the pet Laika, but the game is marred by clunky controls that barely work on modern headsets without manual tinkering. Movement is slow, scanning is tedious, and there is no teleport option, so motion sickness is a real risk.

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